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Stones in the Sun

Stones in the Sun

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Stones in the Sun

2014

1h 35m

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Drama

Overview

In the midst of increasing political violence, a young couple, two sisters, and a father and son are driven from Haiti to New York, where they must confront the truths of their interlocked pasts.

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10 featured cast members

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Thierry Saintine

Gerald

James Noel

Ronald

Patricia Rhinvil

Vita

Jean-Dany Joachim

Fanfan

Edwidge Danticat

Edwidge Danticat

Yannick

Michele Marcelin

Micheline

Nara B.K.

Jenny

Atibon Nazaire

Guito

Carlo Mitton

Max

Diana Masi

Rebecca

Creative team

Directed by: Patricia Benoit
Produced by: Mynette Louie
Karin Chien

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